An organization that has been shaping boys' lives for more than a century deserves a place to preserve its rich history. The National Scouting Museum does just that, tracing the Boy Scouts from its beginnings in 1910 through today. Size: The 50,000-square-foot space houses approximately 600,000 artifacts, including items from each National Jamboree and decades' worth of uniforms. Eye Catcher: The Campground Scoutcraft area allows guests to compare replicas of campsites from the 1900s, the 1950s, and today as they learn outdoor skills such as tying knots and identifying animal tracks. Permanent Mainstay: The Norman Rockwell Art Gallery, the largest such collection of the renowned Americana artist's Scout-centric artwork. Don't Miss: The first Eagle medal ever awarded, given to Arthur Eldred in 1911, along with his merit badges and neckerchief. Hands-On Exhibit: Join the pinewood derby at Cub Scout Adventure World, go spelunking in an indoor cave, or practice marksmanship skills in a laser shooting gallery. Pro Tip: Download audio files from the museum's website to your phone, and you'll have your own personal guide to the Norman Rockwell exhibit. Special Programs: Scouts can earn merit badges in museum workshops based on topics such as sustainability, cooking, and oceanography. Leave Your Mark: Current and former Scouts can share their stories for inclusion in the museum's oral history program.

For the guests of Cowboy Fan Connection, a Dallas Cowboys game actually starts three hours before kickoff. For both home and away games, the company hosts all-inclusive tailgate parties—with or without tickets to the game itself—that keep revelers sustained with burgers, brats, drinks, and raffles for Cowboys merchandise. Customers can dress the part with apparel from the online store to show off their fandom or eerie resemblance to Troy Aikman to current and former players during private autograph sessions. In addition to game-day events, Cowboy Fan Connection also hosts Saturday-night dinner parties where fans come together to break bread as sportswriter Mickey Spagnola and former Cowboy Nate Newton broadcast their weekly radio program, Radio Road Show. Stadium tours the day before or after a game enable fans to guide themselves throughout Cowboys Stadium, while off-season trips such as a weekend in the Bahamas give fans the chance to draw up defensive plays in the sand with current and former Cowboys.

If you're looking to enhance your movie-going experience, AMC Irving Mall Cinemas 14 in Irving is sure to meet your expectations. With food just the way you like it, this theater elevates your restaurant experience just on the level of taste. Tots are more than welcome to hang with their parents at this theater. Pull your ride right up to the screen at AMC Irving Mall Cinemas 14's drive-in theater. Parking is plentiful, so visitors can feel free to bring their vehicles.

Whether you're an avid skater or just trying to stand up in the rink, Irving Roller Rink in Irving is a great place to have fun. Whether you want mouth-watering food or great drinks, this park has the restaurant just for you. At this park, kids of all ages are welcome. Parking is plentiful, so patrons can feel free to bring their vehicles.

Located in Alvarado, Dfw Pro Paintball Park is one amusement park that offers boundless fun for the whole family. Dfw Pro Paintball Park will teach everyone how to play paintball, so beginners are more than welcome to test their skills on the field. Parking is plentiful, so visitors can feel free to bring their vehicles.

Don't feel like spending money? Make your way to Irving's Maximum Sports Connection, and enjoy some fresh air at no extra cost. Parking is plentiful, so patrons can feel free to bring their vehicles. For a park above the rest, you'll look no further than Maximum Sports Connection.